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Thistle London Holborn

4.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with restaurant, near Shaftesbury Theatre

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Lobby
Point of interest
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
In the heart of London, Thistle London Holborn offers a warm atmosphere with laundry facilities and a business center. Savor British cuisine at Kingsley Two Brasserie, unwind with coffee or tea in the lobby, and enjoy convenient in-room WiFi. Helpful staff have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Digital TV service
  • Premium bedding
The current price is AU$336
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Bloomsbury Way, London, England, WC1A 2SD

What's nearby

  • The British Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Leicester Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • London Eye - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • London (LCY-London City) - 35 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 43 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 49 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 52 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 91 min drive
  • Tottenham Court Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Charing Cross Station - 16 min walk
  • City Thameslink Station - 18 min walk
  • Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Tottenham Court Road Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Covent Garden Underground Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Museum Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Base Specialty Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colonel Saab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Thistle London Holborn

When you stay at Thistle London Holborn, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of The British Museum and Russell Square. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Kingsley Two Brasserie, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This Edwardian hotel is also within a short 10-minute walk of Royal Opera House and University College London. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Holborn Underground Station is 4 minutes and Tottenham Court Road Underground Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Turkish, Ukranian

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 129 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 7 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1989
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Edwardian architecture

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 140
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 38-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling

Special features

Dining

Kingsley Two Brasserie – This brasserie specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.
Kingsley Bar – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 per person

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Kingsley Hotel
Kingsley Hotel London
Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel
Thistle Holborn Kingsley
The Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Kingsley By Thistle London
Kingsley By Thistle Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley Hotel London
Thistle Holborn Kingsley London
Thistle Holborn
Thistle London Holborn Hotel
Thistle London Holborn London
Thistle London Holborn Hotel London

Frequently asked questions

Does Thistle London Holborn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thistle London Holborn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Thistle London Holborn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle London Holborn?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle London Holborn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Thistle London Holborn and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Shaftesbury Theatre (3-min walk) and The British Museum (4-min walk), along with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (8-min walk) and London Eye (1.3 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near Thistle London Holborn?

Yes, Kingsley Two Brasserie offers British cuisine.

What's the area around Thistle London Holborn like?

Thistle London Holborn is in London City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Holborn Underground Station and 4 minutes' walk from The British Museum. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Thistle London Holborn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, hearty, and well-priced with a good selection. (42 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location

Lovely stay in a great location, hotel is clean and staff were nice! Lots of choice at breakfast.
Jen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Had a lovely stay for 1 night. Reasonable upgrade to a suite and made the full use of the minibar included. Breakfast was delicious. Hotel was really quiet which was great after a busy day! Staff were friendly and helpful. conveniently located and would stay again.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient hotel, took the Elizabeth line from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Tottenham Court Road then a short flat walk to the hotel. Very friendly staff and would stay here again. Would have like a drink in the bar after our river cruise but the bar was closed. Overall a great experience.
Hayley, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good choice

Very convenient location to the British Museum. Good services and breakfast
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding service and value
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable friendly hotel

Excellent stay - staff very friendly and did everything the could to ensure we had a nice stay
William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed before, great location and nice tooms
Danielle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient by bus from Victoria. A bit over-priced. Quiet room. No separate container for rubbish vs recyclables in room. Was promised a voucher of £7 for not having room cleaned but not user-friendly system - did not receive it. Good breakfast selection.
Jill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, great breakfast
Per, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Not senior friendly. Steps to reach the reception then a few
Humbert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and excellent locati.Thistle Holborn

Initial mix up of hotels. We tried checking in at Thistle Bloomsbury. Thistle Holborn Bloomsbury Way was our actual hotel, 8 min walk away. Similar sounding names caused confusion. Definitely recommend Thistle HOLBORN. Staff excellent. Location excellent. Comfort factor excellent
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Helpful staff.
Jeremy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very professional, polite, service was impeccable, room was very comfortable and the location was excellent! We enjoyed Thank you
Lianis, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

£240 for a room that was then ‘upgraded’ to a prison room with dirty whitewashed walls, lumpy stained carpets and cracked windows that made the wind howl through them all night. The bathroom was the same story, with a dirty bath and broken flush on toilet
Sam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff. Very well situated.
Wayne, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place to stay. Helpful staff and good location
Charlotte, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 nights away with teenager

Great location for exploring central london. Close to the theatres and shopping. Easy transport connections with bus stop right outside and underground options 5 minutes away
Paula, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice stay, clean and close to theatres and chinatown.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All was great

Great location, nice and clean room and friendly staff!
Henrik, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A smart hotel with comfy rooms.. good breakfast… polite staff. Excellent location for tubes and access to theatres. Second stay and definitely stay again.
Dinah, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location with attractions and theatres within walking distance. Hotel was clean and staff were welcoming.
Jake, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff was very friendly and helpfull. The room was very clean and quiet.
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

a quaint property very convenient to the Underground and amazingly situated near the British Museum. The bar area was very nice and the staff was friendly. Rooms were small but tidy and had everything you needed.
Stephenie, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, good breakfast and extremely well located.
Rodrigo, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the location, walkable from the train and close to the British Museum. Carpet is a bit old in the rooms and the bed could be more plush, but very clean (i love the smell of bleach, i know they really got all the germs) and staff was great. Room was quaint and complimentary coffee and tea was a nice touch. It would be great if they put a little table and 2 small chairs in the tower window of the room.
Christina, 1-night trip